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Northampton Saints hit by injury crisis before Hei

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Topic: Northampton Saints hit by injury crisis before Hei

Posted By: marigold
Subject: Northampton Saints hit by injury crisis before Hei
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:20

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So the top European rugby tournament risks becoming a farce due to the recent playing schedule. Saints have only one loose head prop , a 19 year old, fit for the weekend v Exeter. Even if they sign a replacement-not currently allowed under the regulations-of how much use will he be with less than a week's training with the squad. Sadly this is only the beginning of the farce as can you imagine the state of the squads at the end of this bloc, a whole host of internationals and then a new season starting on november 21st, in the middle of the internationals. I understand the need to play a number of matches for the TV money but attempting to play all was ridiculous and sadly-for the players in particular- this is just the start of many chickens coming home to roost

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Posted By: Scrumtime
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:25

I understand Bedford have several props!

Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2020 at 08:20

Go back to five on the bench and have props train to play both sides.

They have plenty of tight heads.

It would be ridiculous to bring in a Campionship or Nat 1 prop who has not played for months or even trained on a scrum machine - just because they are "a loose head".

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Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2020 at 13:20

Scrum machine...., do they still use them.

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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2020 at 14:35

I see they have been premitted to sign https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/54191048" rel="nofollow - cover

So they have a 22 year old who has played for 10 minutes in the last 6 months coming in to help a 19 year old with 56 minutes experience of Premiership Rugby.

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